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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 1, Sophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the differences between men's and women's roles originate, in Rousseau's opinion?
(a) In women's conspiracies against each other.
(b) In nature.
(c) In a conspiracy against women.
(d) In men's competition with each other.

2. What argument does Rousseau use to support his emphasis on the need for physical activity in children?
(a) He cites philosophers who agree with him.
(b) He refers to studies that have been conducted.
(c) He appeals to the reader's common sense.
(d) He refutes philosophers' claims to the contrary.

3. What is Rousseau's ideal for child rearing?
(a) Instill obedience as the solution to inner conflicts.
(b) Make children aware of their inner conflicts.
(c) Do away with inner conflicts.
(d) Instill self-reliance as the solution to inner conflicts.

4. How does Rousseau answer Emile's question about where babies come from?
(a) Without describing sexual activity but without being deceitful.
(b) In explicit detail.
(c) He refuses to answer the question until Emile is older.
(d) In polite euphemisms.

5. What is the worst thing a man can think about in regard to his child, according to Rousseau?
(a) Wondering whether it is actually his.
(b) Wondering whether it will be good.
(c) Wondering whether it will survive childhood.
(d) Wondering whether it will succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Rousseau say selfishness is rooted?

2. What does Sophy's name mean?

3. What does Rousseau say is the rule for men?

4. How does Rousseau explain the relations of the sexes?

5. With what tone does Rousseau open Book 4 Chapter 1?

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